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Experience the ‘New Seven Wonders Of The World’

22nd June 2007 Print
On the 7th July 2007 the eagerly anticipated announcement surrounding the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’ will be unveiled to the world. Single’s holiday specialist, Just You, feature a number of the listed landmarks in its new ‘Worldwide Holidays’ brochure, which offers over 80 escorted holiday ideas throughout 2007/2008, with no single supplements and your own room.

Some of the ‘Wonders’ nominated include:

The Grand Canyon
America’s National Parks & Canyons – Ten days from £1195 on a B&B basis

The Grand Canyon is certainly amongst the largest and most spectacular of the Seven Wonders of the World. The 10-day Parks & Canyons tour features a full day excursion to the Grand Canyon and the opportunity to enjoy a memorable helicopter flight through the canyon.

Further highlights include Arizona’s capital - Phoenix, the ‘Wild West’ town of Flagstaff, beautiful Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon and the sheer cliffs and bizarre rock shapes of Zion National Park. Flights depart Heathrow and Manchester in September, October, November and throughout 2008.

The Pyramids
Pyramids & Nile Cruise – Eight days from £1099 – 3 nights B&B, 4-nights full board on ship

Explore the ancient ‘Land of the Pharaohs’ on an enchanting 8-day Pyramids & Nile Cruise adventure. The tour will take you to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the tombs of Tutankhamen, as well as the Luxor Temple and Avenue of the Sphinx. After exploring on land, it is then time to join a 4-star cruise ship to enjoy the fascinating landscape, sites and temples surrounding one of the most famous rivers in the world. Flights depart Heathrow in September, October, November and throughout 2008.

The Great Wall of China
The Wonder of China – 10 days from £1099 including all travel, meals and sightseeing

This vast and mysterious country is home to over a billion people and is a remarkable land of spectacular sights - such as the Great Wall of China which winds its dragon like structure through the hills of Northern China. The 10-day tour which includes all travel, meals and sightseeing takes in the famous sites of Beijing – the Imperial Palace, Tian an Men Square and Beijing Zoo to see the pandas. From Beijing, the group travel to the Great Wall and remarkable Ming Tombs, before boarding the train for the scenic journey to Chengde and visits to the Summer Resort and a number of famous temples in the region.

The tour concludes in Xian, the City of Eternal Peace and home to the famous Terracotta Army. Flights depart Heathrow in August, September, October, November and throughout 2008.

Taj Mahal
Highlights of India – Eight days from £1349 on a half-board basis

India is a country that should be on every traveller’s list. The 8-day ‘Highlights of India’ tour embraces the history, culture and colour of India and includes visits to Old and New Delhi, Agra and exotic Jaipur. A memorable highlight of the trip is the visits to the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset. Other incredible sights include a visit to the Red Fort, the famous Jami Masjid Mosque, Raj Ghat - the cremation grounds of Mahatma Gandhi and the deserted red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri - which all combine to make this a truly once in a lifetime experience. Departs September, October, November and throughout 2008.

Machu Picchu
Highlights of Peru – 11 days from £1995 on a B&B basis

Take a fantastic adventure through the remarkable country of Peru – a land of spectacular scenery, stunning natural beauty and a rich and ancient history. The tour gets under way in Lima, the colonial capital founded in 1535, before heading to the ‘Imperial City’ of Cuzco which offers a fascinating combination of Inca and colonial architecture. The next stop is the sacred valley of the Incas at Pisac, the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and the most famous of all the ancient sites - the ruined city of the Machu Picchu, known as the ‘Lost City’. The trip concludes with a spectacular journey along the shores of Lake Titicaca. Flights depart Heathrow in September, October and November and throughout 2008.

Niagara Falls
Eastern Canada Explorer – Nine days from £1075 on a B&B basis

This beautiful journey takes in the wonderful scenery of Eastern Canada and includes excursions to its principle cities - Montreal, Quebec, Ottowa and Toronto. The highlight of this tour is the full day visit to Niagara Falls, where there is also the option to take a ride on the ‘Maid of the Mist’ which cruises close to the thundering waters. Flights depart Heathrow in September and October and throughout 2008.

The Colosseum
Treasures of Rome – five days from £569 on a B&B basis

This fascinating city break highlights all the best sights and attractions of Italy’s ‘Eternal City’. The tour visits the Colosseum, Rome’s most enduring symbol as well as other historical attractions such as the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain plus the Vatican City and St Peters Square including the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Flights depart Heathrow in September and October and April 2008.

For more information and bookings, visit Justyou.co.uk.